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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 20, 2013 - Nutri-Vet, LLC. of Boise, ID is voluntarily recalling its Nutri-Vet and NutriPet Chicken Jerky Products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can sicken animals that eat these products and humans are at risk for Salmonella poisoning from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the pet products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these symptoms after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has any of these signs, please contact your veterinarian.

Nutri-Vet is recalling the lot numbers below because the manufacturer of an ingredient used in the products below informed us of the possibility of Salmonella presence at the manufacturing facility, although no positive test results have been found on Nutri-Vet or NutriPet products to date.

The recalled Chicken Jerky Treats were distributed nationwide through online sales and in retail stores from April 2012 through February 2013 with Best By Dates ranging from April 20, 2014, through October 3, 2014.

The product comes in a clear plastic bag containing Chicken Jerky Treats as described below:

Item #

Description

Size

UPC

76-0081

NutriPet Natural Chicken Fillet Strips

16oz

76-0081 (No bar code)

50704

Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Joint Health

5oz

669125507049

50705

Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Joint Health

15oz

669125507056

50706

Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Glossy Coat

5oz

669125507063

50707

Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Glossy Coat

15oz

669125507070

50708

Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Stress and Anxiety

5oz

669125507087

50709

Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Stress and Anxiety

15oz

669125507094

50710

Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Fresh Breath

5oz

669125507100

50711

Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Fresh Breath

15oz

669125507117

50712

Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for SENIOR Dogs

5oz

669125507124

50714

Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Healthy Digestion

5oz

669125507148

50716

Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Healthy Weight

5oz

669125507162

50701

Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats

5oz

669125507018

50702

Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats

8oz

669125507025

50703

NNutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats

16oz

669125507032

99044

Nutri-Vet K9 Hip & Joint Chicken Breast Strips

8oz

669125990445

The United States based supplier has ceased the production and distribution of the ingredient supplied to Nutri-Vet while FDA and the manufacturer continue investigating as to the source of the potential contamination. No other products made by Nutri-Vet, LLC are included in the recall.

Consumers who have purchased Nutri-Vet and NutriPet Chicken Jerky Products are urged to stop feeding them to pets and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Nutri-Vet at 1-877-729-8668 Monday thru Friday from 7am to 5pm MDT.